Today I watched a young child with his mother at our church. The child kept pressing the button to the elevator. He'd giggle each time he pressed it. His mother kept trying to pursuade him to quit pressing the button. This child, maybe 4 years old, dodged his mother and watched in amazement each time the doors to the elevator opened. He kept laughing. I thought to myself, "I wish I could get excited about an elevator." It reminded me that children inhabit a world of wonder and amazement. They see the world imaginatively.
I remember about 4 years ago, I viewed ministry in a very similar way. I stood amazed when I lead in acts of worship and taught Bible studies. The wonder of the moment was still filled to capacity. I still see the grace in ministry as I lead God's people in prayer and studies. But maybe these task have become too domestic of late. O, God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, help me see ministry again with the eyes of a child.
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